South Salt Lake Police Officer David Romrell, 31, was fatally and intentionally struck by a vehicle while responding to a burglary call in Utah on Saturday night, officials said.
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A Utah police officer died Saturday evening after investigators said a driver intentionally struck him with his car while the officer was responding to a burglary call.

South Salt Lake Police Officer David Romrell, 31, had been rushed to a hospital in critical condition Saturday night, Chief Jack Carruth told reporters at a news conference Sunday. Romrell later died from his injuries.

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert tweeted Sunday that Romrell "was exemplary in every way, and I feel humbled by the service he gave his country as a Marine, as well as the service he gave our communities here in Utah."

The officer was described as "very humble." Carruth said Romrell's service to the community as an officer was "very much his passion." He leaves behind a wife and a 4-month-old baby.